Equipment Handling Safety and Electricity Saving

Electricity is very useful, but it can be dangerous if we are careless. We must handle electrical equipment safely and also try to save electricity at home.

Staying safe

• Keep your hands dry before touching switches or plugs.
• Never poke your fingers or metal objects into a socket — you could get an electric shock.
• Do not use wires with broken covering; repair or replace them.
• Do not plug too many appliances into one socket, as it can overheat.
• Pull out a plug by holding the plug, not the wire.

Saving electricity

Saving electricity saves money and protects the environment. Power stations burn fuel to make electricity, so using less power means burning less fuel and making less pollution. Small habits, like switching off the television when nobody is watching or setting the air-conditioner to a sensible temperature, can save a lot of energy over time.